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F486 EVG

1997 Yamaha FZR400

Yellow Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,853 mi
Last recorded26,853 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha FZR40029,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF486 EVG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 26,853 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 21 May 2011 22,622 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 19,877 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 19,869 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Offside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 17,018 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZR400?

Based on 5,045 MOT tests across 998 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
530
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 209
reflector on motorcycle missing 143
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 106
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 85
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 61
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F486 EVG is a 1997 Yamaha FZR400 in Yellow with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 29,594 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZR400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F486 EVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZR400 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F486 EVG registered?

F486 EVG is a 1997 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is F486 EVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F486 EVG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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